Part of Room 1 of the Museum. This room is where the Museum tour starts with examples of early attempts at lace-making by machine, followed by some very early European examples.Mountmellick Embroidery is featured next, and then Irish Flowering and Filet Lace. A picture gallery of Lace Makers and Lace Wearers covers one wall
Part of
Room 1 of the Museum.
This view continues by showing a Victorian Bed with Irish Bed Linen and
Drapes, then a fascinating section with childrens hand-made costumes.
Other victorian costumes can be seen, and a display of exquisitely decorated
lace fans.
Part of Room 2 of the Museum.
Room 2 is bursting with completely perfect examples of the five main Irish
Laces:- Irish Crochet Lace, Youghal Needlelace, Inishmacsaint Needlelace,
Carrickmacross Lace and Limerick Lace.
Youghal Needlelace
Inishmacsaint Needlelace
Crochet
Part of Room 2 of the
Museum. This view shows yet more of the
Irish Lace exhibits. Look out for several wedding outfits.
Youghal Needlelace
Limerick Lace
Carrickmacross
This view shows part of the shop,
where visitors can buy completely unique items of antique lace and linen.
Most items in the shop were made between 1850 and 1900.
Opening
times:
10am-6pm Mon-Sat. All year round.
Though Nov-March appointments preferred.
Museum Prices:
£3.00 (parties of 15 people or more £1.50)..
Coach Parties Welcome. Pre booking advised